Blacksburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
The day started with a presentation given by Dean Rawlins which was very informative and explained the mission of the school, history of Osteopathy, outlook, curriculum, etc. Three individual interviews took place after that, approx. 30 min each. I felt the questions were all expected and for the most part not difficult to answer. We were taken out to lunch and given a tour of Blacksburg and possible housing arrangements. When we arrived back at the college, we ended the day with a financial aid information meeting.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
I was asked several scenerios about abortion and cheating and how I would have handled it.
What was the most interesting question?
If I had all the power in the world, how would I use it to change Healthcare?
How did you prepare for the interview?
The VCOM website, SDN interview feedbacks, made flashcards with possible questions to get an idea of what I wanted to say
What was the most difficult question?
A question about how my faith influences my view of death
What impressed you positively?
The outlook and vision of the school. Everything is state-of-the-art, new facilities and technology, the faculty are all high quality from diverse backgrounds and education, their affiliation with VaTech (yes, we are Hokies!!), and the interview experience was designed to be laid back and low-stress. There was a strong emphasis on this first entering class to be the fore-runner to a successful program.
What impressed you negatively?
The whole area is under construction- bulldozers and dirt piles everywhere. But by April the academic building should be complete and ready for use.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I got all worked up and stressed out because this was my first interview and my top choice- but honestly, Mr. Hincker (Admissions) made it known that it was supposed to be very low-key and relaxing, and it really was. So don't wig yourself out!! :)
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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